Some more favorites from the past 10 years...
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we're returning to two more past favorites - Ivy Ross and Idris Brewster - and seeing what they've been up to since their episodes aired.
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Looking back at a couple more favs
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we're returning to two more conversations from the archives: Gary Hustwit and Avery Trufelman!
Looking Back on Two More Favorite Episodes
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, we returned to Tanya Aguiñiga and Patricia Urquiola, two extra-special Clever conversations.
Returning to Designer Jay Osgerby
Clever is celebrating 10 years with another all-time favorite and some exciting updates from Jay!
Returning to Hip Hop Architect Michael Ford
Continuing our celebration of 10 years of Clever with another all-time favorite.
Returning to Episode 56: Jerry Helling
Continuing our celebration of 10 years of Clever with another all-time favorite.
Returning to The Quiet Rebellion of Biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza
Continuing our celebration of 10 years of Clever with another all-time favorite.
Celebrating 10 Years of Clever & Reflecting On The Very Beginning
Starting with a blast from the past: Episode 1(!!!) with Joe Doucet
Clever Ep. 237: Curator Alyssa Velazquez on Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
Curator Alyssa Velazquez grew up with theater as her first form of community—a foundation that continues to shape her curatorial work.
Clever Ep. 136: The Living Architectural Dream Worlds of Dennis Maher
Artist and designer Dennis Maher has spent decades exploring the life cycles of buildings.
Clever Ep. 235: Secret Mall Apartment’s Michael Townsend on Ephemeral Art with Enduring Impact
Public artist Michael Townsend grew up in a military family that relocated often—at least ten times during his childhood.
Clever Ep. 234: From Band to CCO: Laura Stein’s Road to Creative Leadership
Chief Creative Officer of Bruce Mau Design, Laura Stein grew up on Nun’s Island outside of Montreal, a near utopia where kids never had to cross the street.
Here's what else we (re)listened to this Winter
Some of our favorite episodes from the years
Clever Ep. 233: Clever Extra - Mick De Giulio on Designing Kitchens That Sing
For over 40+ years, Mick De Giulio has been dedicating his talents to designing kitchens that sing.
Clever Ep. 232: Studio O’s Liz Ogbu on Spatial Justice and the Role of Design in Healing Grief
Designer Liz Ogbu grew up in Oakland as the daughter of Nigerian immigrants, but it wasn’t until her first trip to Nigeria at 16 that she grasped the profound role place, family, and cultural context play in shaping who we are—and what we create.
Clever Ep. 231: True Crime Podcaster Stephanie Tinsley on Everything They Missed
When her life collided with a high-profile murder trial, longtime true-crime devotee Stephanie Tinsley found an unexpected path into creative agency and advocacy.
Clever Ep. 230: SVA’s Molly Heintz on Why Design Writing Matters
Molly Heintz grew up fascinated with Greek mythology, and eventually, fashion – drawn to enthralling storytelling and visual aesthetics.
Clever Ep. 229: Costume Designer Virginia B. Johnson Deploys Deep Craft and Rigorous Cultural Authenticity for Powerful Storytelling
Emmy-nominated costume designer Virginia B.
Clever Ep. 228: Lo-TEK’s Julia Watson on Applying Indigenous Knowledge to Climate-Adaptive Design
Julia Watson, a landscape architect, author, and educator, developed a passion for global cultures and knowledge as a child in Australia, inspired by her parents’ National Geographic collection.
Clever Ep. 227: Designer Cas Holman is Giving Us All Permission to Play
Cas Holman grew up playing make-believe in the woods and helping her mechanic step-dad fix cars and dune buggies.